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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.48, 7,308.90 and 4,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.48, 7,308.90 and 4,149.72 is: 6,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.48 : 7,308.90 = 4,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.48/7,308.90 = 4,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.48x = 7,308.90 × 4,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.48x = 30,329,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329,888.51/4,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.90

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